Bognor Regis vs Pulborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bognor Regis wins on house prices with a 38% gap. Pulborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bognor Regis edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bognor Regis
£348,998
Pulborough
£561,430
Crime Rate
Bognor Regis
71.8
Pulborough
44.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bognor Regis
100.0%
Pulborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bognor Regis
312.3
Pulborough
294.2
EPC Rating
Bognor Regis
70.1
Pulborough
68.5
Median Income
Bognor Regis
£28,767
Pulborough
£31,729
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Pulborough commands an average of £561,430, compared with £348,998 in Bognor Regis – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Bognor Regis is a flat at £159,195, while in Pulborough it is a flat at £228,289.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Pulborough (£751,864 vs £514,721).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pulborough prices grew faster — 31% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Pulborough experience less crime overall, with a rate of 44.9 per 1,000 versus 71.8 per 1,000 in Bognor Regis. The most common crime category in Bognor Regis is violent-crime, while in Pulborough it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Bognor Regis, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Pulborough. There are 14 schools in Bognor Regis and 1 in Pulborough.
Bognor Regis School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 14 schools (12 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pulborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bognor Regis | Pulborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 1 |
| Primary | 12 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 312.3 Mbps in Bognor Regis and 294.2 Mbps in Pulborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bognor Regis and 90.9% in Pulborough. Gigabit availability stands at 55.4% in Bognor Regis and 52% in Pulborough.
Bognor Regis is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (312 vs 294 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bognor Regis leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Pulborough averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,155 in Bognor Regis and £1,382 in Pulborough. 59% of homes in Bognor Regis have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Pulborough.
Pulborough has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,729 in Pulborough and £28,767 in Bognor Regis. The median age is 50.1 in Bognor Regis and 48 in Pulborough. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Bognor Regis versus 68.8% in Pulborough. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bognor Regis and 56.8% in Pulborough.
| Indicator | Bognor Regis | Pulborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,191 | 3,651 |
| Median Age | 50.1 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £28,767 | £31,729 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 37.1% |
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